Loret Miller Ruppe

Overview

Loret Miller Ruppe born Laurium, MI September 29, 1936 (d. 1996). Longest serving Director of Peace Corps 1981-9. US Ambassador to Norway 1989-93; established 3 projects to help address regional challenges: Caribbean Basin Initiative 1983, Initiative for Central America, and African Food Systems Initiative 1985.

Quotations

"The Peace Corps is needed now more than ever. It is our nation's greatest peace-building machine." (Peace Corps 35th Anniversary, March 1-3, 1996; photo Peace Corps)